Habitat: This Flycatcher species is not often observed, but can be found in lower growth of forest borders and second-growth woodland in the lowlands and foothills. It likes to be near water sources. Distribution: This species has been reported from southern Mexico to northern Bolivia and southeastern Brazil. Natural History Notes: The Royal Flycatcher is not frequently observed, but if you find it, this bird will be alone or in pairs. The crest is usually closed and will open it under special conditions, like when it is caught by humans. Therefore, the role of this prominent crest is still debated, as if or not this crest is used for courtship. This bird is usually quiet but you may heard its call, which consists of a repeated sharp and clear sound like "pree-o". Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). Characteristics: The total length of this species varies between 6.5 inches and 7 inches (measured from tip of bill to end of tail). This amazing bird is characterized by a large fan-shaped crest that when spread, the crest looks like a semi-circle of a scarlet red coloration with black spots and marine blue tips. The crest of the female is more yellow-orange colored. The bill is long and large. The plumage above is brown with some beige spots on the wing-coverts. The rump and the tail are tawny-ochre colored, becoming brown toward the tip of the tail. Then, the part below is yellowish beige with some olive spots on the chest.